Enrollment
836
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Spokane, WA
West Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for West Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530969001648
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Valley High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools.
- #12 of 17
- public schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Valley High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley High School ranks #12 of 17 public schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: West Valley School District (Spokane) · Washington
NCES ID 530969001648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Valley High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Valley High School
West Valley High School is a large high school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 836 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.0% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 90% of state schools at 836 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 272 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #205, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding West Valley School District (Spokane) spends $14,803 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 322 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 836 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Spokane's high schools, it stands alongside Lewis & Clark High School (1,673 students): West Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 17.8:1).
West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates Centennial Middle School (536 students) and Pasadena Park Elementary (362 students) alongside West Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Valley High School compares
West Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Washington - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
282
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, West Valley High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Valley School District (Spokane), which includes West Valley High School.
$14,803
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 66.2%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dishman Hills High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seth Woodard Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ness Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Spokane
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lewis & Clark High School
Standard public school
1,673 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Ferris High School
Standard public school
1,644 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
1,498 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Shadle Park High School
Standard public school
1,445 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
On Track Academy
Alternative education program
442 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Spokane Valley High School
Alternative education program
229 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~836 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Valley High School
How many students attend West Valley High School?
West Valley High School has 836 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Valley High School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Valley High School?
38.0% of students at West Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at West Valley High School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Valley High School?
West Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Valley High School rank among public schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, West Valley High School ranks #12 of 17 public schools in Spokane, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spokane on the city page.
Is West Valley High School a good school?
West Valley High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Valley School District (Spokane)?
Besides West Valley High School, West Valley School District (Spokane) also operates Centennial Middle School (536 students), Pasadena Park Elementary (362 students), and Dishman Hills High School (296 students). See the West Valley School District (Spokane) district page for the complete list.
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